Start Here… Look, See, Pray
The future may hold chicks of her own- it may hold only a short unfortunate encounter with a fox or peregrine! Who knows? … More Start Here… Look, See, Pray
The future may hold chicks of her own- it may hold only a short unfortunate encounter with a fox or peregrine! Who knows? … More Start Here… Look, See, Pray
Jesus taught by using stories- and often puzzled those listening! Then the motley crew of disciples spent their lives sharing the message: the four Gospels represent Jesus from different perspectives, interpreting history through their own understanding. Essentially, we do the same- we say it “as we see it” and with as much integrity and maturity we possess. At the very least, let’s try and mark our “art” with attractive and non-boring pictures: if we make people think and react, we’ve done our job! … More As You See It- Look, See, Pray
Reality was ripped skin, blooded head, impaled limbs, heat, sweat, terror, and horror. … More Not like that… Look, See, Pray
I’ll be back. Not as Arnie’s Terminator, but as a thirsty soul drinking… Richard’s Restorer. … More The Joy of Discovering- Look, See, Pray
Wildflower Paper Here’s a lovely activity for autumn or spring, perfect for a Harvest Festival, Hallowe’en light party, Messy Church or Easter garden party. Also perfect for the parable of the mustard seed, the sower and the soils, that bit about Apollos watered but God made it grow, wheat and tares, the reapers overtaking the … More Sowing the Seed
Promises, promises 2 Samuel 7:1-14a and Psalm 89:20-37, Jeremiah 23:1-6 and Psalm 23, Ephesians 2:11-22, Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 One of the fun things I have on my messy desk is a bright turquoise, extendable, pointy finger. “Lovely,” you say, “but why are you telling me this?” Because it’s a useful metaphor for this week’s Bible … More Promises, promises
Sometimes, things really stink – no, that’s not a commentary on the recent UK elections (I’m writing this at five-to-close-of-polls on election night). No, it’s a reflection on the beheading of John in Mark 6:14-29. (Click link above for reflection and an activity to think about cleansing.) Whether you are jumping with joy at the … More Mark 6 – When Tragedy Strikes (&Ephesians 1)
Today’s liturgy resources are based on the beautiful Psalm 130, De profundis, out of the depths. Here’s a musical version by Keith & Kristyn Getty. Below, are links to resources on the double healing in Mark 5 – two daughters of Israel who were both brought out of the depths by Jesus. Pretty snazzy, eh? … More Mark 5, Psalm 130 – Out of the Depths
We’re off-piste again this week as I have been drafted in for an emergency intergen slot. (OK, not much of an emergency. What can I say? I live a quiet life.) So please find below a modern take on Jesus’ ‘you are the light of the world’ metaphor in Matt 5, and a wonderfully geeky … More Light of the World – and Some Geeky Physics
All the cygnets have to do is follow. Stay close, stay alive, absorb life-skills. … More Just Follow- Look, See, Pray